Open Democracy NH

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

This is how excited our Student Voting Ambassadors got when we started talking about Youth in the Booth on 11/11. Naturally, they broke out the Scuba. 🤿💃🪩

And hey, we might be biased, but we think this cause is worth dancing for too! 😎

Join us and The Civics Center on November 11 from 1-5PM in Concord for Youth in the Booth!

Meet young elected officials and organizers, explore how young voters shaped the 2026 election, and learn how to organize voter registration drives at YOUR HIGH SCHOOL!

🌟 BONUS: It's a great networking opportunity AND an experience to highlight on your resume or college applications!

Learn more & RSVP: https://www.opendemocracynh.org/youthinthebooth2026

10/14/2026

We need about 50 more volunteers to help us reach our goal of providing as much coverage as possible across NH this Election Day! 🗳️

Join the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights as a Nonpartisan Poll Observer this Election Day, Tuesday, November 3!

📣 Our first October training is TONIGHT at 6 PM!

Share your availability here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfswqgBIpyYQysdHfNjB-flqxrzLgNINYmeX74l5I9jXz-nBQ/viewform

Once you fill out the form above, you'll receive an email with all the available Zoom training dates to choose from (all at 6PM):
🗓️ October 14 (TONIGHT)
🗓️ October 15
🗓️ October 26

If you can't make a training, let us know and we can send you a recording!

10/13/2026

How many boxes can you check off so far? ✅

Election Day is just THREE weeks from today on November 3rd! Are you ready? 🗳️

📋 Save this post, check off what you've already done, and share it with a friend who might need a reminder!

Let's get NH election-ready! ⭐

Check your voter registration status: https://app.sos.nh.gov/voterinformation

View your polling place & sample ballot: https://app.sos.nh.gov/pollingplacesampleballot

View acceptable photo-IDs for voting: https://www.sos.nh.gov/election-day-voting

10/13/2026

Join Open Democracy and on Wednesday, November 11, from 1-5 PM in Concord for Youth in the Booth, a FREE, hands-on civics training for NH students, educators, and community volunteers! 📣

Together, we'll explore how young voters shaped the 2026 election, meet young elected officials and organizers, build leadership skills, and... 🥁 drumroll, please... learn how to organize student-led voter registration drives at your school!

🌟 BONUS FOR STUDENTS: Gain valuable leadership and networking experience, boost your resume, and stand out on college applications!

📍 McLane Audubon Center, Concord, NH
📅 Wednesday, November 11 | 1–5 PM
🙌 All NH high school students, educators, and volunteers are welcome!

🔗 RSVP today: https://www.opendemocracynh.org/youthinthebooth2026

Tag a student, teacher, or friend who you think should join us on 11/11! 💙❤️

10/12/2026

Last Sunday (10/4), Open Democracy joined our partners at and our new friends at at Tufts University for Frontiers of Democracy 2026: “The United States at 250: Meeting the Moment for Democracy, in the U.S. and Around the World.” 🗳️

Together, we presented a panel titled “Democracy's Newest Voters: How Young People Become Civic Leaders,” exploring how we can empower the next generation of voters to get involved, take action, and become leaders in their communities!

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow advocates and share ideas about strengthening youth civic engagement and building a more participatory democracy.

📸 Pictured left to right: Rachel Ledoux, Voter Registration Mentor at New Voters; Izzy Getman, Open Democracy HSVR Fellow; Laura Brill, Founder & CEO of The Civics Center; and Olivia Zink, Open Democracy Executive Director.

10/12/2026

Students, are you ready to cast your ballot this November 3rd? 🎓🗳️

With a new court ruling on October 2nd, we know there's a lot to keep track of! Here's what the court clarified about student IDs:

✅ Registering to vote: Student IDs can be used as evidence of identity during the voter registration process.

✅ Checking in to vote: While student IDs are no longer automatically accepted to obtain a ballot, Supervisors of the Checklist may consider them, along with other available evidence, as reasonable proof that you are who you say you are.

Our recommendation? If you're able, bring a government-issued photo ID, like a driver's license, to check in and receive your ballot. But if you only have a student ID, don't let that keep you home on Election Day! Ask to speak with your Supervisors of the Checklist at the polls.

Have questions about registering, student IDs, or what to expect on Election Day? Drop them in the comments below! We're here to help clear up any confusion. ⬇️

Make your plan early, and VOTE! 📣

10/09/2026

Your eyes and ears at the polls can help ensure every eligible Granite Stater can cast their ballot with confidence. 👀🗳️

Join the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights as a Nonpartisan Poll Observer this Election Day, Tuesday, November 3!

Share your availability here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfswqgBIpyYQysdHfNjB-flqxrzLgNINYmeX74l5I9jXz-nBQ/viewform

Once you fill out the form above, you'll receive an email with all the available Zoom training dates to choose from (all at 6PM):
🗓️ October 14
🗓️ October 15
🗓️ October 26

If you can't make a training, email [email protected] for a recording!

10/09/2026

De cara a las elecciones generales del 3 de noviembre, es importante conocer sus opciones al registrarse para votar.

A partir del 28 de mayo de 2026, la Declaración Jurada de Votante Calificado (QVA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha sido RESTABLECIDA como una opción para las personas que no pueden presentar documentos que comprueben su ciudadanía estadounidense al registrarse para votar.

¿Qué significa esto para usted? Si cumple con los requisitos para votar, pero no tiene acceso a documentos que comprueben su ciudadanía, aún puede registrarse completando una QVA y declarando bajo juramento que es ciudadano/a de los Estados Unidos, bajo pena de perjurio.

¡Conozca sus opciones antes de ir a votar y ayúdenos a correr la voz compartiendo esta publicación! 📣

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Ahead of the November 3 General Election, it’s important to know your options when registering to vote.

As of May 28, 2026, the Qualified Voter Affidavit (QVA) has been RESTORED as an option for voters who cannot provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.

What does that mean for you? If you’re eligible to vote but don’t have access to documents proving your citizenship, you can still register by completing a QVA and swearing to your U.S. citizenship under penalty of perjury.

Know your options before the November 3 General Election—and help us spread the word by sharing this post! 📣

10/08/2026